Earth Month begins on Wednesday, and here are dates and events to remember:
Saturday, April 18, 9:30-11:30
Los Angeles County Advanced Smart Gardening
Vets Auditorium, Garden Room 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City.
No reservation needed. Learn to improve your lawn and garden and reduce waste. Advanced workshops introduce organic gardening, landscaping with native-friendly and drought- tolerant plants, and integrated pest management (environmental ways to control pests). Doors open at 9. Attendees may purchase compost and worm bins at a discount (worms included). See www.smartgardening.com
Saturday, April 18, 12 noon to 4 o’clock
Westside Repair Café
Vets Auditorium, Multi-Purpose Room.
Repair Café is a free event where volunteer fixers are available to repair broken items free of charge, with the exception of the cost of replacement parts. Visitors to may bring damaged items from home including toasters, lamps, hair dryers, clothes, bikes, toys. Anything broken is welcomed, and fixers will attempt to restore it to its original glory. Guests may participate in a clothing exchange. Bring slightly used for others and be able to take anything you may find on the table for yourself. Click here to volunteer.
Monday, April 20, 6 to 9 p.m.
Metropolitan Water District and West Basin Municipal Water District California Friendly Landscaping Training
City Hall, Dan Patacchia Room, first floor, 9770 Culver Blvd.
Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells and West Basin Director Scott Houston will discuss how to create a California- friendly garden, using the latest sustainable materials and techniques.
Course covers use of:
- Native plants and edibles
- Water-efficient irrigation devices (drip irrigation, “smart” sprinkler controllers)
- Rainwater capture and permeable materials
- On-site water retention to reduce water and pollution to the ocean.
To RSVP, call 310.371.4633 or see www.sbesc.com
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 6 to 9 p.m.
Transition Culver City
Repurposing and Craft Evening
City Hall, Dan Patacchia Room, first floor, 9770 Culver Blvd.
What is repurposing? It may sound new and trendy, but since ancient times people have been resourceful about re-using old or broken objects instead of throwing them away. Now, hobbyists and craft websites and the Maker culture are re-vitalizing repurposing as an art form. Creative ways to re-purpose will be shown at this hands-on workshop. See Transition Culver City Facebook page.
Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. to 9
Transition Culver City will screen an eco movie, “Greenhorns Film.”
City Hall, Dan Patacchia Room, first floor, 9770 Culver Blvd.
Here is a documentary exploring the lives of America’s young sustainable farming community—its spirit, practices, and needs. Filmmaker Severine Fleming hopes the stories in this film will embolden those considering a career in agriculture and inspire a campaign for agrarian reform. Panel discussion will follow the film. Popcorn will be provided. See Transition Culver City Facebook page.
